Showing posts with label Nintendo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nintendo. Show all posts

07 June, 2008

Buy A Nintendo Wii

It was called “Nintendo Revolution.” Nintendo Wii is the Nintendo Version that plays NTSC and encodes any disc format. With its cool look, the latest Japanese console is made of top-notch materials and comes with a compact, witty design.

Nintendo has taken on the approach of improving its entire system and not just taking from what their competition released. The Nintendo Wii controller that is special-motion sensitive.

The difference is that you can punch, drive or strike a sword by turning your wrist instead of pushing the button.

Its size is three DVD cases piled atop another. It is available in a silver stand, enabling the system to be displayed horizontally or vertically.

If you have been a Nintendo fan over the years, this console can play games compatible with the Nintendo GameCube. It can also download fan-favorite titles from the past 20 years for Nintendo 64 and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

The Wii costs at around $250. This rate is cheaper than the Microsoft Xbox 360 and way cheaper than Sony PlayStation 3. The packaging of the Nintendo Wii includes a sports game that is quite addictive. That alone will let you feel first-hand what the system’s controller is all about.

In recent news, Nintendo Wii has outsold Sony’s PlayStation 3. Both components were released toward the end of the year (the former was available mid-November while the latter in mid-December).

There was a speculation that PlayStation 3 will be the best-selling game console all over the world. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.

Nintendo has managed to ship 4 million Wii’s worldwide on December 31. That is twice the number of PlayStation 3's promised to deliver. As 2006 closed down, Nintendo had already sold 600,000 Wii eight days after it debuted on November 19.

It could be the price. Nintendo Wii can be purchased at $250 whereas a Sony PlayStation 3 costs $600.

If all these have sparked your interest, you can buy Nintendo Wii in your local stores. You can also buy them online – www.amazon.com and www.bestbuy.com. You can compare prices from one store to another. Some sell them cheaper than the standard price.

By buying it on eBay, you also get a discount. That depends though whether you’re willing to go for a second-hand console.

However anyway you decide to get it, seems like Nintendo has managed to do well with this system.

Nintendo Wii: Great Gaming Experience For Less

The game world has never been so competitive. With the release of game consoles such as PS 3 XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii, it seems that there is a tough generation war coming.

If you’re one of those millions of people dying to get their hands on some cute but powerful game consoles, you will have to pay a price for it. The fast-paced and impressive online combat doesn't come cheap.

The new Nintendo Wii release couldn't be more apt. Nintendo has just been released for the holidays, perfect timing. Now, gamers, young or old alike, won’t have to think hard on what they want for the holidays.

Compared to other game consoles, Nintendo Wii will cost about $250 in the US while $213 in Japan.

So what can we expect to get in exchange of our $250? Nintendo Wii comes with a lot of incredible applications. Examples include the Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess, Pokemon Battle Revolution, Metroid Prime 3: The Corruption and the Super Smash Brothers Brawl.

Unlike other gaming systems, Nintendo Wii is proud to announce that they have made a game console which is highly compatible with other old game consoles. Just add a few dollars and you’ll get a game console that could wirelessly connect to a Nintendo DS Lite or Nintendo DS.

You could use your Nintendo Wii together with your Nintendo Gamecube. This will allow you to download older yet fun and impressive games such as TurboGrafx-16, Super Nintendo, Sega MegaDrive and NES.

Nintendo Wii also comes with pre-installed games which include the Wii Sports. Wii Sports is collection of Sport Games that all gamers would surely love. It offers tennis, bowling, baseball and even boxing. You can even download via wireless connection all the classic games that you love.

With only $250, you’ll be able to provide everyone in your family something you’ll all love. Playing Nintendo Wii with your family also provides you with a venue to bond together. Nintendo Wii is surely worth your $250.

There are other game consoles out there but they could cost you twice as much. If you’re a parent who would like to play along with your kids, Nintendo Wii could be your best choice. With Nintendo offering a lower price, it will surely attract a larger market this time.

Nintendo’s Wii has been known as Nintendo Revolution during each testing stage, and it surely is a revolution compared to other Nintendo game consoles. $250 isn't that expensive for real innovation.

Nintendo Wii Accessories You Ought To Have

Nintendo is one of the top innovators when it comes to accessories such as controllers and its designs have become a much sought-after industry standard. The Nintendo Wii by itself comes with some simple fun via is Wii Sports game, but if you want to enjoy the experience to the fullest, here are a few accessories you might want to pick up for yourself:

More Controllers

Nintendo Wii comes complete with a two-in-one controller – that is, a nunchuk and a Wiimote – but you might want more for two-player games like boxing or tennis. The Wii can accommodate four controllers, but get an extra nunchuk for $20 and another Wiimote for $40 to maximize your game.

GameCube Memory Cards

Why? If you're playing GameCube games on the Wii, you'll want to save your efforts in case you need to take a break and you can't do that to the Wii's built-in memory. You can only save to a GameCube memory card. Older GameCube cards will do, but if you don't have one, be prepared to shell out about $25.

GameCube Controllers

Nintendo Wii has backward adaptability in that it can still accommodate GameCube, although you'll need a GameCube controller to play the game to satisfy your nostalgia. GC controller will cost about $25 or get a wireless Nintendo WaveBird for a few dollars more, although your older GC controllers will suffice.

SD Card

Time will come when you'll use up the Wii's 512MB, so give yourself more space with a new SD card. Although you can buy one from Nintendo, any SD card will do. A good one to get is a 1GB card for all the space you need and that will set you back by about $25 to $30.

Batteries

Get the rechargeable ones because the Wiimote is a regular power gobbler. It uses two standard AAs which are included in the Wii package and with the controller unit in case you're buying a separate one. You'll need extra battery power for the nunchuk. You can save more if you buy rechargeable NiMH ones and a charger.

Wii Points

Not exactly your hard accessory per se, but this is one of the draws of the Wii's Virtual Console. The Wii Points are good to have if you plan to buy Nintendo's classic games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Donkey Kong and Super Mario 64. The Wii Points function like real currency and has a dollar exchange rate of 100 points to 1 US dollar. Buy the points via Nintendo's prepaid cards or from its online store.

06 June, 2008

Nintendo Wii's Most Popular Games

Nintendo made some of the best classic games, but give these a try and see why Nintendo can still work:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessThis is Zelda's first complete outing since The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker won the 2003 Gamespot Game of the Year. Play the game as Link, defend Hyrule and save Princess, Zelda. In this version, you will be fighting the shadow as it slowly corrupts the land of Hyrule. By fighting the bad guys, finding dungeons, acquiring heart containers and getting weapons, you help revive the land.Gunstar HeroesFirst released in 1993, this quirky game is well-loved for its exciting running and shooting action and its non-stop intense gameplay. You'll also like the game's manga-style look and the guns that could be mixed and matched to create your very own custom-designed shooter. Choose from a flamethrower, a homing shot, a machine gun and a laser. But no matter how big your gun gets, your enemies either multiply or get bigger themselves, so you never run out of challenges.If you enjoyed the arcade games of the past like Street Fighter II and Contra, you'll like this game even better. The levels, thankfully enough, are brief so you're not stuck with long-winding stages of mindless gunplay. Two players can also play simultaneously. Trauma Center: Second OpinionIf you've played the Trauma Center before, you've probably met Dr. Derek Stiles, who just completed his residency. The story progresses through text dialogue and still images, but it's interesting enough with the incorporation of some serious material, like euthanasia to suicidal patients. As Dr. Derek Stiles, you are gifted with the Healing Touch.In the world you will inhabit, forces that point to bioterrorism are threatening the world with an epidemic. You will be performing surgery on patients, although it's not as gory as you might think. You get to use a multiple array of surgical tools through the analog stick of the Wii's nunchuk attachment. And it's not just about surgery. You do have to mind your patient's health – if his heart stops, you have to do something. This game isn't easy so you'll be challenged throughout.Rayman Raving RabbidsThis is one of those rare games where the villains are cuter than the hero, Rayman. The games are silly but entertaining – they'll even let you play whack-the-rabbid inside the bathroom stalls or use the nunchuk and the remote like drum sticks as the bunnies dance on a stage. With about 70 minigames, you can chase away boredom easily, although for some jaded players, this tends to use the same formula in some levels.